unisex name
Joud
JOOD
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,572
France
#213
2025 births
Joud is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 31% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 70 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 300 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 1,998 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Joud Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 835 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,305 |
How Popular Is Joud?
In 2025, Joud was given to 295 babies in France, ranking #213 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Joud Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Joud Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Joûd | Joûd is a rare spelling of Joud, written with a circumflex and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Joud
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joud Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joud over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joud
- Pronunciation JOOD
Sibling Names for Joud
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joud — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joud
How popular is the name Joud?
In 2025, Joud was given to 295 babies in France, ranking #213 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Joud a girl's or a boy's name?
Joud is used for both girls and boys. About 31% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Joud?
Joud has 1 syllable.
When was Joud most popular?
Joud peaked in 2025, when 300 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Joud a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Joud currently ranks #213 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.